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Valve reportedly cooking native Linux version of Half-Life: Alyx, optimized for Steam Frame VR
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They haven't said the final price, but they've said it will be cheaper than the index, so definitely the under $1000.
The Index was $1,000.
If we’re playing by The Price is Right rules, I’ll guess $899.
$1 Bob
I would like to buy a vowel.
Oops Wrong Bob.
I'll guess $900.
Ooh, it was 899.99, so close, but you went over, sorry! Better luck next time @ninth_plane@lemmy.world
$901
$999
I missed this - that would be lovely
I thought they said they are aiming to at least not be more expensive than the Index? So 1000 USD might still be in the ball range, but it might very likely be less expensive.
Seeing as the Quest is their main competitor it'll have to be less expensive if it's to gain any traction.
Not necessarily. The quest is a very closed ecosystem. Steam frame being far more open is a huge selling point for them and might attract enough enthusiasts.
I wonder if they'll have a package with base stations? I know it doesn't need it, but it might make for a better experience for those who do want it.
The ltt vid said that valve were not going to produce the index hardware anymore. So probably not. But they were open to someone else taking on the index if they wanted.
afaik the steamframe doesn't have the IR detectors required to work with lighthouse based tracking.
trying to use both (steamframe optical track and lighthouse) would be.... interesting
why would it be better than inside out?